He'd made his Pacific Coast League debut as a San Francisco Seals shortstop at the tail end of the 1932 season. As a new season unfolded, 18-year-old Joe DiMaggio was a regular in the lineup and on his way to making baseball history. His exploits didn't go unnoticed. A photo distributed through Acme News Service was sent to newspapers as word spread of his … [Read more...]
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1966-67 Orr Topps Test Card Becomes 2nd Highest Priced Hockey Card
The highest graded example of one of the rarest modern era hockey cards in existence sold for $204,020 early Friday as Lelands closed out its latest catalog auction. The 1966-67 Bobby Orr Topps USA Test card was graded PSA Mint 9. It's one of fewer than 100 of its kind ever examined by PSA. It's now the second most valuable hockey card ever sold at public … [Read more...]
Bargain Hall of Fame Cards of the 1930s (Part IV of IV)
Many collectors don't realize how affordable some vintage baseball cards truly are. Collectors don't even have to settle for cards of lesser known players, either. While many issues depicting Hall of Famers are pricey, plenty of bargains exist, too. Over a four-part series, I wanted to take a look at some of the more affordable pre-war Hall of Fame cards available to … [Read more...]
A Look at Joe DiMaggio’s Earliest Major League Cards
Joe DiMaggio entered the major leagues in 1936. Breaking in with what would be his only team, DiMaggio starred immediately with the New York Yankees. That season, the Yankee Clipper slugged 29 home runs, batted .323, and led the league with 15 triples. While DiMaggio does have a few earlier cards and collectibles from his minor league days, here's a look at some of his 1936 … [Read more...]
5 Big Stars We’d Have Loved to See in the 1936 Goudey Set
The 1936 Goudey set is often a popular target for collectors breaking into pre-war card collecting. It's cost-effective and, at only 25 cards, is an incredibly short set that can be easily assembled. All told, it's one of the easier pre-war sets that can be built. One of the reasons it's such an easy venture is because of the affordability aspect. And, to be honest, it's … [Read more...]
1937 Heisman Trophy, 1932 Ruth Movie Poster Top Auction
The 1937 Heisman Trophy awarded to Yale halfback Clint Frank sold for $312,000 late last week, topping Heritage Auctions' Fall Catalog Auction. The final price included a 20% buyer's premium. Frank was the third winner of what’s now considered one of sports’ most important individual honors, following Jay Berwanger of the University of Chicago and Yale’s Larry … [Read more...]
Notes: Ted’s Triple Crown Trophy to Auction; Raw Goudey Find; Hobby Promotions
Ted Williams’ 1947 Triple Crown award is coming to auction. Consigned by Williams’ daughter after being on public display for the past several years, the Segram’s-sponsored trophy is expected to fetch a six-figure price tag at SCP Auctions. It’ll be part of the company’s upcoming catalog sale. The big red “crown” is, of course, the focal point. The base includes a … [Read more...]
1937 Heisman Trophy Headlines Heritage Fall Auction
There once was a time when Yale was a national football powerhouse and now one of the two Heisman trophies presented to Bulldog players—in back-to-back seasons, no less—is on the auction block. The family of 1937 winner Clint Frank has consigned his award to Heritage Auctions, where it’s likely to sell for $400,000 or more. It’s the headline item in the Heritage Fall Sports … [Read more...]
1947 DiMaggio Jersey Coming to Auction This Fall
Baseball’s 1947 season is known for the debut of Jackie Robinson, who broke down the game’s longstanding barrier. Robinson’s effect on the Dodgers was immediate and in the fall, Brooklyn found itself in an all-New York World Series against the Yankees. The American Leaguers had a superstar of their own, though, and ultimately the Yankees would win their 11th … [Read more...]
5 Pre-War Exhibit Card Bargains
When looking for inexpensive pre-war cards, Exhibits are often a great place to start. Exhibit cards were cards that were generally offered inside of arcade machines. You put in some money, you get a card back. Most Exhibits are blank but some have text on the back, including postcard print. Exhibits are mostly known as cards issued by the Exhibit Supply Company, though there … [Read more...]
